Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C is currently seeking applications for the 2012-2013 Leadership and Advocacy for Women in Africa (LAWA) Fellowship Program aimed at training women's human rights lawyers from Africa who are committed to returning home to their countries in order to … [Read more...] about Georgetown University, Washington, D.C invites Women’s Human Rights Lawyers in Africa for the 2012-2013 LAWA Fellowship Program
The Asia Foundation, Shirin Pandju Merali Foundation and Zorig Foundation honor Mongolian Women with Scholarships
The Asia Foundation, Shirin Pandju Merali Foundation, and Zorig Foundation presented scholarships to 60 female students from the National University of Mongolia (NUM) and Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST). This is the second year of the scholarship program in Mongolia. Till now … [Read more...] about The Asia Foundation, Shirin Pandju Merali Foundation and Zorig Foundation honor Mongolian Women with Scholarships
USAID funding opportunity for Innovations in Gender Equality to promote Household Food Security Program
USAID has issued an Annual Program Statement (APS) seeking innovative ideas in the form of concept notes at the first stage from a variety of organizations that aim to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment in the agriculture sector, and expand the knowledge base and evidence for greater … [Read more...] about USAID funding opportunity for Innovations in Gender Equality to promote Household Food Security Program
The Coca-Cola Company and UN Women Form Global Partnership to Accelerate Women’s Economic Empowerment
In response to UN Women’s Strategic Plan and The Coca-Cola Company’s global 5 BY 20 Initiative , the Coca-Cola Company and UN Women announced a partnership to support and aid economic empowerment of women. The partnership will help promote women entrepreneurs, by making use of the resources from … [Read more...] about The Coca-Cola Company and UN Women Form Global Partnership to Accelerate Women’s Economic Empowerment
Canada and UN Women to Host Conference to boost Women’s Economic Empowerment
A Conference on Women’s Economic Empowerment will be hosted by Canada and UN Women next month. The main purpose of the conference is to identify ways to economically empower women, and to select tools and techniques that would prove to be beneficial for women to develop as economically strong … [Read more...] about Canada and UN Women to Host Conference to boost Women’s Economic Empowerment
A New Report: International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF): “Global Report on the Status of Women in the News Media”
An international report on the position of women in the news media was presented by International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF). Freedom of press is an integral part of any democracy, and women are playing a key role in news media today. According to IWMF, the freedom of press to express its views … [Read more...] about A New Report: International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF): “Global Report on the Status of Women in the News Media”
Presbyterian Church in Canada to Receive over $1.5 million from Canadian Government
The Presbyterian Church in Canada's development and relief agency, Presbyterian World Service & Development (PWS&D), will receive grants worth over $1.5 million to help improve the health of women and children in developing countries. The announcement was made by the Prime Minister of … [Read more...] about Presbyterian Church in Canada to Receive over $1.5 million from Canadian Government
Mechanisms for advancing women’s human rights: A guide to using the Optional Protocol to CEDAW and other international complaint mechanisms
The Australian Human Rights Commission recently posted "Mechanisms for advancing women’s human rights: A guide to using the Optional Protocol to CEDAW and other international complaint mechanisms." The guide provides lawyers, advocates and women experiencing violations of their rights with an … [Read more...] about Mechanisms for advancing women’s human rights: A guide to using the Optional Protocol to CEDAW and other international complaint mechanisms
“Community listeners’ Clubs – Stepping stones for action in rural areas”, a publication seeking community development through innovation
Many African rural communities, especially women, are excluded from the information and communication process. This situation has intensified during the past decade, and it is clear that such exclusion increases food insecurity. Exceptional experience has been witnessed in Niger and in the … [Read more...] about “Community listeners’ Clubs – Stepping stones for action in rural areas”, a publication seeking community development through innovation
Equality Now invites Videos on the Subject “Gender Equality”
Equality Now is the group dedicated to protect human rights of women and girls across the world. Since 1992, Equality Now is working with different human rights organizations for promotion of women human rights. Equality Now aims for a world where there is no violence and discrimination against … [Read more...] about Equality Now invites Videos on the Subject “Gender Equality”
